AO Trauma Research Olympiad for Researchers 2023

AO Trauma launches a new edition of the AO Trauma Research Olympiad open to all regions.

The new AO Trauma Research Olympiad will be held in December 2023 in Davos, Switzerland.

The objectives of the event are to:

• Signify the importance of research within the AO Trauma community
• Enhance a culture of clinical and basic science research among AO Trauma members
• Further strengthen the bonds of the AO Trauma regions
• Establish a spirit of competitiveness, respect, and respect for the rules governing research across the AO Trauma regions and among AO Trauma members
• Give AO Trauma members the opportunity to present and to compete at a global level
• Promote the AO spirit of innovation and development of new concepts

• Table of Content
• About AO
• AO Trauma Research Olympiad
• Aim and Benefits of AO Trauma Research Olympiad
• Requirements for AO Trauma Research Olympiad Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About AO

The AO is the premier innovator in the surgical treatment of bone fractures and disorders. Innovation at the AO goes from bench to bedside, including basic research, product development, clinical validation, and valorization. Today we have a global network of over 520,000 health care professionals. Each year we offer over 870 educational events around the world, supported by nearly 8,000 faculty and attended by over 82,000 participants. We have around 20,00 surgeon members working in the fields of trauma, spine, craniomaxillofacial, veterinary, and reconstructive surgery.... read more... continue reading

AO Trauma Research Olympiad

Aim and Benefits of AO Trauma Research Olympiad

The candidates will join:

• A visit to the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI) facilities and a get-together with ARI researchers and AO Innovation Translation Center (AO ITC) staff.
• Tour of the AO Davos Courses
• Dinner with invited guests
• AO Trauma Research Olympiad competition

The detailed program will be announced at a later date.

Winners of the competition will receive gold, silver, and bronze medals as well as certificates. The costs of flights and four nights of lodging in Davos will be covered by AO Trauma.

Requirements for AO Trauma Research Olympiad Qualification

Each AO Trauma region will select two candidates, who will be invited to Davos, Switzerland to present their research projects in the competition in December. AO Trauma seeks members who are interested in participating in this research project competition.

The selection criteria for the candidates and their projects are:

• Applicants must be 40 years old or younger.
• All the candidates need to be clinicians.
• Candidates may not have any other commitments during the days of the AO TRO program.
• Projects must be original clinical research that has not yet published or previously presented or published within the last 6 months at the time of application.
• Must be AO Trauma member

Candidates will present their research projects in front of a jury of five judges (one from each AO Trauma region). Jury members are selected by the AO Trauma Research Commission. The chairperson of the AO Trauma Research Olympiad is Peter Giannoudis, Leeds, United Kingdom.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• AO Trauma Europe and Southern Africa: Apply here

• AO Trauma Middle East and Northern Africa: Apply here

For more details, visit AO website. 

Application Deadline:

• Middle East & North Africa: 7th May 2023
• Europe & Southern Africa: 15th May 2023